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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (shubhamsrg):

The given mixed fraction simply means 5 + 1/2 Just simplify

OpenStudy (ranga):

\[5\frac 12 = 5 + \frac 12 = 5 + \text{what decimal?}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

+12

OpenStudy (ranga):

Is 1/2 the same as 12?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, on the number line we see that 5 1/2 is where H is. To make the fraction a decimal, we need to divide. So, 1/2=?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

close. 1÷2=? (using a calculator might help) :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

0.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:D good! Well, we could just say .5 because we don't need the 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct!! :D

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